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October is not the 10th month, December is not the 12th month. Christmas 2022 - The Manger (A Great Thread for Thought, Comment, and Discussion)
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Robert
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January 11, 2023 - 9:23 am
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January 11, 2023 - 7:33 pm

Robert
I would certainly welcome Steefen’s reply to my question above.

This question?

Steefen, I’m quoting a statement made by the person who made the video less than two weeks ago, which you posted here a week ago. How would you characterize the reliability of this guy who made the video?

Regards,
Steefen
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Steefen
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January 11, 2023 - 7:35 pm

And what is going on with this upgrade to Platinum?

When I edit or type a reply, I get a different color screen with no formatting and when I edit, there is HTML code.

I do not like this.

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Stephen
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January 12, 2023 - 2:45 pm

Steefen did you really think you would be allowed to reveal the secrets of the Illuminati without occult retribution?

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Robert
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January 12, 2023 - 2:50 pm
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January 12, 2023 - 3:22 pm

…it isn’t easy being green (Kermit).

Judith you reminded me that several years ago there was a tribute to Jim Henson down at one of the Smithsonian museums. They had all the original Muppets on display. As you walked in you were greeted by Kermit in his glass case. I enjoyed it a lot. It was fun. But what I really enjoyed was the reaction people had when they first saw Kermit. The looks on their faces! Adults too but especially the children. Awe and wonder. Let’s just say it – religious feelings. Kermit was, is not a thing but a person. If he had spoken I believe some of those folks would have fallen to their knees.

If all was just surely some sort of paradise would await those who can instill wonder in a child.

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Robert
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January 12, 2023 - 3:24 pm
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Judith

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January 12, 2023 - 5:26 pm

If all was just surely some sort of paradise would await those who can instill wonder in a child.

Love that.

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January 12, 2023 - 8:16 pm

Robert:
Steefen, I’m quoting a statement made by the person who made the video less than two weeks ago, which you posted here a week ago. How would you characterize the reliability of this guy who made the video?

Steefen:
That is your beef, not mine. You, here, want to judge character. I am not looking to judge character. I told you that earlier.
That is not my priority. My priority is to salvage what I can of the Gospel of a false prophet who has had a world religion focusing on him.

Do you grasp how wrong that is?

When a fireman is putting out a major fire, interrupting the fireman hero with “What do you think of the character of the person who found something of value in the burning structure?” is a question a moderator would not even give to the lecturer.

I will just look at the character, when and if I get a chance.

My first read through (or viewing/s) is about where’s the value?
If I come across something that raises a red flag, just write a comment in the comment section of the video.
That’s about the extent of it for me.

That is your answer from me.

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January 12, 2023 - 8:21 pm
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January 13, 2023 - 6:30 pm

We agree to disagree.

I am not looking for the reliability of the video. I am looking at the reliability of various statements made in the video.

There are teachers and professors who grade papers of students. Some questions are answered correctly, one or more are answered incorrectly. I am looking for correct answers not rejecting reliability whole cloth if the exam does not score 100%.

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Robert
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January 13, 2023 - 6:34 pm
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Steefen
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January 14, 2023 - 11:43 am

I’ve already mentioned in this thread what I found intriguing [a physiological interpretation of the Gospel].
Of course intriguing may or may not be or prove to be conclusive.

Today, I am not ready to pick up where I left off.
I’ve got promoted in another field of my career.
I’ve been asked to share a course I produced in a related career and that’s behind schedule.
The second edition of my book Historical Accuracy by Steve Campbell needs to progress quicker than it has been.
I’ve almost finished moving my library out of storage and I’m dealing with thinning out my library.
I just upgraded my membership to Platinum and I have to search for all Platinum posts put up by Bart D.E. and read the ones of interest.

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January 15, 2023 - 2:38 pm
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